Fairfield Middle School Makes the Annual Journey to NJSOC

Over the years Fairfield Middle School has had many educational experiences at Montclair State University's environmental field center

George Johnson

Students enjoy a spin around Lake Wapalanne

Even though it was the end of March, the 8th
grade trip for Fairfield Middle School was a chilly adventure for the students.
Although the temperature during their
stay never got out of the low 40’s, the cold did not prevent the students from
having a great learning experience. In
water ecology, students managed to catch countless numbers of red-spotted
newts, stoneflies, mayflies, and many other species of benthic macro-invertebrates. During their Boating class, students were
raving about catching glimpses of turtles, freshly arisen from their long
winter sleep.

After a long day at educational experiences provided by the
School of Conservation staff, the students were treated to some night time
activities and programs. On their first
night, the students were amazed to see all sorts of reptiles and really
interesting creatures from the program Snakes & Scales. On the following evening the Fairfield school
staff scheduled a dance for the students, allowing them to dance their hearts
out.

On their last day of activities, the students
were both tired and a little sad to leave.
Although it was a bit brisk, this year’s trip to the New Jersey School
of Conservation was a great success with students and teachers enjoying all the
outdoor educational activities!